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A simple trail trick could make walks in the woods safer for everyone. University of Ottawa researchers discovered that spreading woodchips on forest paths cuts tick populations dramatically.
The Montreal Victoire claimed hockey history Wednesday night, becoming the first Canadian team to win the PWHL's Walter Cup with a commanding 4-0 victory over Ottawa. Captain Marie-Philip Poulin lifted the trophy after three years of American dominance in the young league.
Two years after 51 chemo sessions and a bone marrow transplant, Olivier Duhaime is lacing up for the Ottawa Marathon to honor the hospital that saved his life. The dad of two will run where he once fought for every breath.
Over 8,000 fans packed Ottawa's TD Place arena for a women's hockey Pride celebration that broke attendance records while the home team secured a crucial playoff win. The game became a powerful display of community unity and authentic self-expression.
After an EF2 tornado ripped through Ottawa and Hillsdale, Kansas, destroying homes and a motel, neighbors are showing up to rebuild together. The Miami County Sheriff's Office organized cleanup efforts that brought community members together just hours after the storm passed.
Ottawa University's women's flag football team just clinched their sixth consecutive conference championship with a thrilling 27-21 victory. Head coach Liz Sowers also hit a major milestone, earning her 100th career win.
This May, over 80 charities will share a powerful fundraising platform at Ottawa's Tamarack Race Weekend, pushing total donations past the $10 million milestone since 2015. Companies and individuals can turn every kilometer into meaningful change at no cost to participating organizations.
University of Ottawa scientists created a synthetic peptide gel that seals wounds using light, matching commercial adhesives while being fully biodegradable. The innovation could transform how doctors repair tissues without triggering immune responses.
Ottawa Township High School celebrated students who went above and beyond with a special breakfast honoring their character and academic excellence. Faculty and staff nominated deserving teens for showing integrity and outstanding classroom performance.
The struggling Ottawa Senators delivered their most complete performance of the season, dominating the league-leading Colorado Avalanche 5-2 at home. With playoffs still a long shot, this victory shows what the team is truly capable of when everything clicks.
The Ottawa Senators are selling jerseys featuring characters from the hit LGBTQ+ hockey romance "Heated Rivalry," with profits going to a local queer hockey organization. The move signals growing inclusivity in hockey culture, though the community remains cautiously optimistic about real change.
Sixty-five neighbors gathered at Aldergrove Heritage Hall on New Year's Eve for a community dinner that brought multiple generations together while raising funds for a new roof. Volunteers served home-cooked meals, families danced under a ball drop timed to Ottawa, and a 7-year-old asked if they could come back next year.
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Trenity Kimes, a senior at Ottawa Township High School, has been recognized as Student of the Month by the OTHS Educational Foundation. The Business and Career Tech student recently attended a Disney World leadership workshop to develop her skills.